Priyanka Chopra Nominated for People’s Choice Awards 2016 for Role in ‘Quantico’ as ‘Favorite Actress in a New TV Series’

Actress Priyanka Chopra has won a nomination at People Choice Awards 2016 (PCA) in the ‘Favorite Actress in a New TV Series’ category for “Quantico.” After weeks of voting by fans (registering 72 million votes), which ended Oct. 24, PCA announced the final list of nominations Nov. 3, at an event hosted by Jane Lynch.

The actress has received much praise for her portrayal of Quantico’s top FBI recruit, Alex Parrish, who is accused of masterminding a terrorist attack on the U.S. and is forced to prove her innocence. It’s clear that apart from the critics, the actress also has a nod from the audience.

“Quantico” too has been nominated in the ‘Best New TV Drama’ category.

After receiving tons of nominations and awards at several Indian awards for her brilliant performances in films like “Aitraaz,” “7 Khoon Maaf,” “Barfi” and “Mary Kom,” the actress has now scored her first American nomination.

Voting begins today at http://vote.peopleschoice.com, Facebook and mobile applications, and will end at 11:59 p.m ESTDec. 3. Winners will be revealed during the live broadcast of the 42nd People’s Choice Awards from the Microsoft Theater L.A. Live, Jan. 6, 2016 on the CBS Television Network